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Why is divorce so darn expensive? When it comes down to it, it's all about legal costs of court, expert testimony, paperwork and lawyers. Plus, add in all those delays and the time it takes to get a court case together and the cost begins to take on an impossible amount.

Enter IDoOver's Jenni Pierson who talks with attorney and host Billie Tarascio about the benefits of a certified legal document preparer who knows the system, knows the way paperwork needs to be filed and knows the process and how long it takes. Jenni and others with the CLDP certification can take care of divorces without an attorney when the situation is uncontested between parties.

So many people try to do the divorce paperwork themselves only to have to start over when something is filed incorrectly. Jenni's affordable fees start at $49 for a strategy session with divorce package deals at IDoOver.life, and the option to dial in an attorney should the need arise.

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What do you want your first impression to be? What is your brand? If you're a newly divorced man or woman, you know that it's time to throw away the trappings of the old you because they're just not working any more. That's what The Fabulous Deanna Dupree is going to help you with right now.

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast host Billie Tarascio talks with Deanna about how she became the personal coach to so many women and men who are looking to rebrand themselves in a new and more positive fashion - even if they know nothing about fashion. It's the kind of makeover that can life spirits, bring success, and help you grow as a person.

To find Deanna online, stop by her Facebook group or her website at DeannaDupree.com

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As attorneys, we know a lot of people don't have the budget to afford representation, but a lot of people go into the courtroom thinking they'll simply report truthfully on their situation -  and win - because the judge thinks they're right. Or believable.

And it's just not true. That's a very difficult gamble.

But there are ways to win without an attorney just by doing some things a certain way. In this first episode of our new 2023 season of Modern Divorce Podcasts, your host, attorney Billie Tarascio and colleague Julie LaBenz unwrap the insider tips that can keep "pro per" or self represented people safer in the courtroom. This episode is longer than our usual episode because it is packed with information you can't get anywhere else.

Take notes, and download the transcript because you don't want to miss a thing!

If you're interested in learning more, sign up for more info on this subject at WinWithoutLawSchool.com to get email updates that will help you win your case.

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When host Billie Tarascio answered questions on TikTok about managing parenting time with a newborn, and the variety of explosive issues that come with it, responses came in like wildfire. One of those responses came from Yasmin and Tylor Henson, now divorced parents of a 2-year-old, who successfully navigated the infant stages of their son, sharing parenting time even while the child was nursing.

How did they do it? You've heard people insist that it's about putting the kids first, but Tyler and Yasmin added some extra elements to make it happen. Listen in for their method of making it all work. 

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So you've split the assets and now you've got some cash to manage. Maybe it came from a house that got sold in the divorce and you got half, or you have the rights to half of your ex's retirement account: Now what? Who do you trust? Where should you put it?

When it comes to money, you don't want to make any big mistakes when you're trying to grow your cash stash after a big split.

In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio brings in her brother Michael Tarascio, a certified financial planner, who shares his insider opinion on what to be careful of, how to suss out trustworthy sources, and how to educate yourself on investments and life insurance from LEGIT sources. Be sure to listen to the whole episode because you'll be listening in on little brother telling big sister how it all works, and it's hilarious.

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Let's face it, divorce is traumatizing for adults, and every bit as traumatizing for children. Problem is, there's not much they can do about it, so it's in the hands of the parent to manage the sadness, disappointment and acting out that can sometimes happen during and throughout the process of divorce.

Enter Alexis Santa Cruz, a former elementary school teacher who took her abilities to connect with kids to another level by becoming a licensed marriage and family counselor associate. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio has an illuminating conversation with Alexis about how to manage the transition of family life. She gives real world examples of things you can do to smooth the road for kids - and for you.

This episode is a breath of fresh air for single parents struggling with kids who are rebelling, depressed, or causing trouble. She uses a number of tools in her practice, which you can find at FreedomPsychCenter.com.

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Kimberly Miner suffered through two divorces with domestic violence. How do you rebuild your confidence after being dragged through the physical and emotional muck? In today's Modern Divorce podcast, Kim shares her difficult journey that prompted her founding of a non profit , EnvisionYouVictory.org, to help domestic violence victims learn how to come back stronger and more confident. She also talks about what she's doing to change a system she says is stacked against DV victims who are typically unprepared to defend themselves in the family law system, as well as the criminal system.

This is a must-listen for anyone dealing with domestic violence issues, no matter what kind.

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It's hard enough getting divorced, but splitting up assets in a way that makes everyone happy can be fraught with emotional distress. Luckily, there are ways to get it done and have each side walk away with a plan for their better future.

In this episode, Modern Divorce Podcast host Billie Tarascio talks with Brenda Bridges, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst whose soothing tones and suggestions are sure to take the fire out of a contentious divorce. Especially for those who have been married a long time. With retirement accounts, property and even a business to split up, working with a CDFA can be a blessing, because it can also lower the cost of a divorce settlement by having an agreed-upon plan so that each side can walk away with a divorce decree they can be satisfied with.

You can find Brenda at BridgingDivorceSolutions.com. 

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How do you keep children out of harms way from sexual predators? It starts with with plain talk. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Billie Tarascio chats with sex abuse survivor and pediatric nurse, Katie Hastings, who has some very plain talk about what really works to keep kids from falling for the manipulations of a predator.

Not only does Katie explain the safe steps for very young children, she also talks about the methods to keep teens from inadvertently opening themselves up to sextortion schemes through fake online profiles and immature love relationships gone bad. For parents with children of any age, and especially single parents who may not always be able to control who their children are with, this episode is packed with honest facts about what you can do and how to do it.

To learn more, Katie has recently written a book on the subject, called Your Safe Body, available on Amazon and all your favorite book dealers.

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Money. We all need it. But in divorce, if you're splitting up assets, and maybe even a business, you'll likely end up with half - or less. How do you make sure you get your fair share?

In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio gets the inside scoop on that from Dave Stolz, a CPA who helps women get their financial lives back on track after divorce. He reveals some of the surprising results of his survey of divorced women, and talks about how to correctly determine the worth of a business when one - or both - of the spouses is self-employed.

Dave reveals even more in his book, Women, Divorce, and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances and Your Future, now available at your favorite bookstore.